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Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students

The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Ministry / Department
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students?

The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Benefit
1. Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.
Level
State — Puducherry
Ministry / Dept.
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

The scheme “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Benefits

1. Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Eligibility

  • All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.
  • The student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.
  • The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution.
  • The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.
Area: PuducherryBenefit: other

Documents Required

  • ✓ Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
  • ✓ Passport size photograph
  • ✓ Educational documents/certificates i.e. Mark sheets
  • ✓ Caste certificate
  • ✓ Income certificate
  • ✓ Residence/Nativity Certificate issued by the Revenue Officials
  • ✓ Bank Account details

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Online — Step 01

    The students applying for the scholarship for the first time need to "Register" using the icon “New Registration” at the NSP Portal URL - https://scholarships.gov.in/, by providing accurate and correct information as per their documents.

  2. Step 2: Online — Step 02

    After successfully get registration done, students will get their “Student Registration ID”.

  3. Step 3: Online — Step 03

    Through “Student Registration ID” students will be able to login into the account using the icon “Fresh Application” at NSP Portal.

  4. Step 4: Online — Step 04

    After successful login to the portal, the welcome page appeared. On clicking the “Application Form” icon, students will be directed to the application screen.

  5. Step 5: Online — Step 05

    Now, the students may fill out the complete application form and on clicking the “Final Submit” button, the application is finally submitted.

  6. Step 6: Online — Step 06

    On successful submission of the application, a system-generated registration number is sent to the students which can be used for future reference.

FAQ

What is the “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” scheme?

The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory of Puducherry

Who is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme?

All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.

Is this scheme only for the native of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

Yes, the student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.

What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?

No income limit.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of [?]1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

How to apply for this scholarship?

Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/

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